objurgation
/,ɔbdʤə:'geiʃn/
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Definition
- Noun:
- A harsh rebuke or severe scolding: "Objurgation" refers to the act of rebuking someone sharply, sternly, or angrily, often with strong criticism or censure.
Examples of Usage
- Noun:
- The manager's public objurgation of the employee was considered unprofessional.
- He faced a stern objurgation from his father for his reckless behavior.
- Her tone was one of objurgation, leaving no doubt about her disapproval.
Advanced Usage
- "To be the subject/target of objurgation": to be the person who is being harshly scolded.
- The politician became the target of public objurgation after the scandal.
- "A tone of objurgation": a manner of speaking that conveys harsh rebuke.
- The letter was written in a tone of bitter objurgation.
Variants and Related Words
- Objurgate (verb): to rebuke or scold harshly.
- The coach objurgated the team for their lack of effort.
- Objurgatory (adjective): expressing harsh rebuke; scolding.
- His objurgatory remarks were difficult to listen to.
Synonyms
- Rebuke: an expression of sharp disapproval or criticism.
- Reprimand: a formal or official expression of disapproval.
- Censure: strong criticism or disapproval, often formal.
- Castigation: severe and harsh criticism or punishment.
- Admonishment: a firm warning or reprimand (can be less harsh than objurgation).
Antonyms
- Praise: the expression of approval or admiration.
- Commendation: formal or official praise.
- Acclamation: enthusiastic and public praise.
- Approbation: approval or praise.
Related Idioms and Phrases
- "To read the riot act": to issue a severe reprimand or warning (similar in severity to objurgation).
- After the mistake, the director read them the riot act.
- "To haul over the coals": to criticize or reprimand severely.
- He was hauled over the coals for missing the deadline.
Noun
- rebuking a person harshly